Sep 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japanese eSports prodigy becomes youngest-ever gold medalist at Asian Games That young, calm, and kind kid sure plays a mean Puyo Puyo. The Asian Games, the biggest sporting competition this side of the globe, is currently being held in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. This year’...
Sep 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- It’s been raining in Tokyo for more than a month now, breaking a record at least 150 years old No one can say exactly when the last time Tokyo got this much rain was, but it was a long, long time ago. These are dark days in east Japan. And no, I’m not talking about an early start to spooky H...
Sep 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Pickling Shine Muscats was not on our bingo card, but were we grapeful we tried?【SoraKitchen】 We followed a tip we heard through the grapevine that Japan’s sweet grape variety is even sweeter when pickled in a bed of fermented rice bran. Shine Muscat grapes are in season right now, and we’v...
Sep 29, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s new travel route literally through the mountains links two other beautiful alpine courses Tateyama Kurobe Alpen Route and Kurobe Gorge Railway will finally be connected this fall. Located along the northern side of Japan’s main island of Honshu, the Hokuriku region has some of the count...
Sep 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- How to get into this beautiful off-the-beaten-path Kyoto temple earlier than the general public Getting up early and heading outside the regular tourist circuit could lead to an unforgettable experience this autumn. When looking at lists of sightseeing spots in Kyoto, there are certain names ...
Sep 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Tons of used books in Japan being bought up by someone or something The purchasers are unknown, so let’s call them “anonymous individuals” or “AI” for short. There is perhaps no better example of an independent business than the neighborhood used bookstore. But lik...
Sep 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Robbers in Japan steal drunk man’s shoes and one million yen in cash Parkside stop to rest turns out to be very costly. On the night of September 23, a 38-year-old office worker in Osaka had been enjoying some drinks. Or maybe he hadn’t started knocking them back un...
Sep 28, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Robot bartender bar opening in Kyoto, and no, they’re not controlled by AI Human hearts and minds will be at the core of the OrySNACK Kyoto experience. You might be surprised at what you see when you walk into a place that calls itself a “snack bar” in Japan. Instead of h...
Sep 27, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan now has facial-recognition ticket gates, but why aren’t people using them? New walk-through gates are designed to speed up the flow of passengers, but there’s something tripping them up. With the cyberpunk masterpiece Ghost in the Shell set in the year 2029, we’ve been in...
Sep 26, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Japan’s Cell Phone Memory Restart event reunites users with old photos and past selves A solution for when your trips down memory lane are blocked by a phone that won’t turn on or hold a charge. Leave a battery in an empty state for too long, and it’ll eventually lose its ability to ...
Sep 26, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- McDonald’s Japan makes beautifully bittersweet burger anime music video with Idolmaster [Video] Chihaya Kisaragi and Imadaketsukimitabemi go moon-viewing together. In Japan, you’ll find plenty of songs about snowy Christmas Eves, spring cherry blossoms, and beachside summer fun, but there are...
Sep 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Official Metal Gear car boxes are coming to provide stealthy style for your pets ”Cat? Cat?!? Caaaaaaaaaaat!” Konami’s Metal Gear series gets its name from a series of giant military robots that appear in the video game franchise, with the protagonist’s goal often being the des...
Sep 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- New Godzilla figure is adorable, destructive, and baseball-loving for Dodger Stadium Godzilla Night City of Angels welcomes King of the Monsters at Dodger Stadium. Over the course of his career, Godzilla has developed a kaiju modus operandi that works pretty well for him. First he emerges from th...
Sep 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video] Can the recording star make people gaga over the idea of working at Family Mart? Family Mart has been making a big push to establish itself as the fashionable choice within the Japanese convenience...
Sep 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- 7-Eleven Japan revamps its convenience store pizza, but did it ruin a good thing? We find out if 7-Eleven delivers on its promise to enhance the size and texture of its pizzas. 7-Elevens in Japan are a cut above those in other places of the world, with hot food so good you’d har...
Sep 25, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Do Japan’s new single-minded convenience store bento show depressing poverty or satisfying focus? The line between simplicity and inadequacy can be a fine one. Which side do Lawson’s new Ittentoppasugi fall on? 9 times out of 10, there’s an excited spring in our step as we walk through the door...
Sep 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Osaka may name a district after mascot Myaku-Myaku I wonder who will become Myaku-Myaku Mayor. For quite a while now, the ruling political party in Osaka Prefecture, the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin no Kai), has been wanting to change Osaka into a...
Sep 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Osaka’s amazing budget-luxury hotel has free takoyaki, craft beer, and comedy shows To truly experience the city, OMO7 Osaka is a dream stay for any traveler. When you go traveling in Japan, there are a variety of options from which to choose from, be it hot spring inns or oversiz...
Sep 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Starbucks Japan unveils new Pokémon collaboration with Pikachu Latte and exclusive goods Pokémon + Starbucks takes us on an epic coffee adventure, and now we want to catch ’em all. Starbucks Japan is famous for its exclusive limited-edition goods, and this claim to fame is now set to c...
Sep 24, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News- Fukushima’s popular dialect T-shirt vending machine gets its first sibling in Iwaki Pick up a wearable Japanese lesson featuring dinosaurs, hot springs, and deep sea fish. Following the 2011 disaster, Fukushima Prefecture has steadily worked to rebuild its tourism appeal, offering...
